Category: Lifestyle

The Maddison McKenna salon, at 69 High Street in Spennymoor, has been shortlisted after a surge of support from loyal customers and new clients alike. Owners Victoria Bent, 39, from Kirk Merrington, and Megan Maddison, 30, from Hunwick, met working together at another salon. But when Victoria felt ready to move on and start something…

Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Cafe, set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors in Pickering, has been praised by Olive magazine for being a “treasure trove of Yorkshire deli finds”. It’s also been described as a “go-to spot for foodies” thanks to its array of stock, including artisan treats, its own farm produce, Shepherd’s…

Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Cafe, set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors in Pickering, has been praised by Olive magazine for being a “treasure trove of Yorkshire deli finds”. It’s also been described as a “go-to spot for foodies” thanks to its array of stock, including artisan treats, its own farm produce, Shepherd’s…

The popular event returns to Sunderland on Saturday (February 28), setting up in Sunniside Gardens from 10am to 3pm, and will feature food producers, artists, and traders. Organised by Local Heroes and Sunderland’s Business Improvement District (Bid), the market has become a favourite on the monthly calendar. The market is a firm favourite in the…

Bishop’s Kitchen reopened on Wednesday, February 18 after closing for winter on New Year’s Eve. Kim Carruthers, head of hospitality operations at The Auckland Project, said she is excited to welcome customers back to the café and explained what will be different about Bishop’s Kitchen. She said: “We have changed quite a bit, and we…

Little Lotus, at Sunningdale shops in Eaglescliffe, is preparing to serve up a taste of Asia from its second location at Lowfields shops in Ingleby Barwick.  The new venture, which will take over the former Tomahawk takeaway, will be home to a grab-and-go counter, hot and cold sandwiches, and daily homemade soup, alongside its signature…

Shearer’s Pie is now being served at The Blackbird in Ponteland as part of a collaboration between Anarchy Brewery of Heaton and Gateshead’s Great Northern Provisions. The dish was launched in time for National Pie Week, which runs from March 2 to 8. Chris Eagle, chef and owner of Great Northern Provisions, said: “We wanted to…

The pair enjoyed a meal at Khai Khai on Newcastle’s Quayside last night (Monday, February 23), ahead of Amazon’s coverage of the Champions League clash between Newcastle and Qarabag, which will be fronted by Logan. A post from the restaurant on social media said: “Great to welcome the legendary @alanshearer alongside the brilliant @gabbylogan and…

The Corner House Cafe is located in Grassington, the home of Channel 5’s All Creatures Great and Small, and is ran by husband-and-wife team chef Declan and baker Sarah. Recent customers have particularly recommended the cheese on toast which is “to die for” and made “exactly as it should be”. On its website, The Corner…

The Co-op at West Park Village in Darlington, is set to shut at the end of March and will be replaced by a Nisa Local store. Posters were spotted in the window over the weekend (February 22), confirming the change of hands. The poster states that the current Co-op will finish trading on March 31….